They're Editors' Choice winners, too. The same can be said of the Genesis GV70 Shooting Brake. Here are the best station wagons for other model years: 2021 | 2020 | 2019. Buyers can choose from either a turbocharged or non-turbo four-cylinder engine, both with standard with all-wheel drive. The Golf R SportWagen is essentially a stretched Golf hatchback, offering more room and practicality. The record-setting lap can be witnessed in the YouTube video below. But Audi's not alone in betting performance enthusiasts have a soft spot for wagons. And unlike any of its peers, the V60 Recharge comes with a plug-in hybrid powertrain that can drive on electric-only miles until the juice runs out and the gas engine takes over. Like the look of the V90 Cross Country but wish it was a size smaller? The grand resources of the Bavarian automaker allowed for the hire of the legendary track for the attempt, the kind of luxury only automakers can afford. Most take the safe bet with a BMW M5 or other brawny sport sedans. While space may be a little limited for those in the back due to the sloping roofline, the driver and passenger are enveloped in pure luxury. With its adaptive air suspension, you won't feel much of it either, at least not harsh impacts. And of course, being a wagon, its practical too. A superfast BMW wagon is something many motorists have been pining for and finally the Munich-based manufacturer has answered our prayers. In recent years, koda has shown more of a tendency to diverge from the Volkswagen Groups cookie-cutter approach and step out on its own a bit more. The Audi RS6 Avant is one of the coolest estate cars to ever exist. ET, according to BMW M's YouTube channel. This all comes at a hefty price as the Cross Turismo starts at $90,000 for the base model and rises to above $180,000 for the Turbo S. However, this price can easily reach over $200,000 with options. As for the drive, it probably wont rival the likes of Audi or BMW, and is geared more towards comfort than outright fun. Consider that the wagon has a bigger back seat and trunk than the sedan and its added practically might offset its higher asking price. koda brand doesnt have the same cache as VW Depreciation will probably sting. Finally, there is a hybrid version that comes with a 1.4L turbo i4 and hybrid tech only available in front-wheel-drive and with the DSG transmission. Next, you can have the Octavia vRS as a diesel, making it the Czechian equivalent of the Golf GTD. Its definitely up there. If anything, they tick more boxes than most other cars, yet rarely see the light of day on Australias roads, largely due to their lower-down driving position. You won't see the Allroad going toe-to-toe with Jeeps and Toyota 4Runners in Moab, but this wagon has all the same abilities as the average compact crossoverplus some premium flair. We, therefore, felt it time to put together a list of the best station wagons currently available to buy Down Under, many of which combine looks, power, practicality and, ultimately, a fun driving experience. Oh yeah, and you get an umbrella in the door as you do with a Rolls-Royce. Similar to other expensive and powerful station wagons such as the Mercedes-AMG E63 S and Porsche Panamera Turbo S Sport Turismo, the 2022 RS6 Avant is ridiculously quick and rewarding to drive. Power will come from a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol four-cylinder, paired to a 48-volt mild-hybrid system for a combined total of 184kW, in line with Volvos plans to quickly electrify their fleet. It can carry bikes, dogs, and kids, often at the same time, and still hustle through curves with the moves of a sport sedan. Mercedes is equally committed with its Mercedes-AMG E 63 S long roof, and Porsche has its ambiguous wagon-adjacent Porsche Panamera. Its raised suspension and plastic body cladding scream "active lifestyle" but from behind the wheel it delivers a more carlike feel. Hiding behind phony SUV styling, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-class All-Terrain wagon combines the premium cabin of the E-class sedan with the added practicality of a larger cargo bay and a rear-facing third row of seats. Genesis is on a mission to offer Australian carbuyers an alternative when looking for something luxurious and practical. Coming in at a considerably more affordable price-point than other models on this list, yet still offering plenty of practicality and performance for Australians, is the Volkswagen Golf R Wagon. We live in a world that has mostly fallen in love with SUVs. However, the best ones are near the top of the model list specifically the M340i/d versions. The one main downside to the GV70 shooting brake is that, for some reason, Genesis has decided to not offer the rather potent twin-turbo V6 from its sedan sibling, as an engine option. But, if youve got the money to buy a Porsche in the first place, we dont think this will be a concern. The Volvo safety legacy also looms large in this model, with a host of standard driver assists including a semi-autonomous driving mode. A wide range of engines and trims gives the Porsche a broad mix of features and options. It's embedded below so you can watch it here when it goes live. One of the best-handling large cars on the market. It is Subarus attempt to bring back the Impreza wagon, however with a more practical inclination. It does the 0-62mph sprint in 3.1 seconds thanks to Audis Quattro all-wheel-drive system. Volvo and station wagons go together like two peas in a pod, with the Swedish carmakers late-90s V70 wagon being an icon among people-moving workhorses. A regular handheld stopwatch is employed as a sanity check for the track's TAG Heuer timekeeping equipment. By accessing this website, you agree to the TrueCar Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. His philosophy in life: Stop the hate - Adopt a V8. Our car experts choose every product we feature. Mercedes went one better and fitted the AMG bits to their E-Class Estate, resulting in the E63S AMG Estate. The Audi RS 6 Avant is an unapologetic speed freak. All kodas share VW Group platforms and the Octavia is no different. It had all the practicality of modern SUVs, but without the added weight and increased fuel consumption. What was once seen as perhaps more of a budget brand now comfortably holds its own against the biggest names in the game. All Rights Reserved. The Outback formula has proven so successful over the years that even luxury automakers have given it a try: the Outback's closest rivals include the Audi A4 Allroad and the Volvo V60 Cross Country, both of which start nearly $20,000 higher. TrueCar does not broker, sell, or lease motor vehicles. Contrary to popular belief, not everyone prefers SUVscount us among that shrinking pool of driversand for those people the 2022 Volvo V60 and V60 Cross Country wagons are attractive, practical alternatives. A notary is on site to verify that the correct tires are used and that the correct driver is behind the wheel. As for performance, youll hardly be left wanting. and TrueCar, Inc. All rights reserved. We here at DMARGE are big fans of the station wagon (three of the team own one) and would hate for it to become extinct in Australia. A bargain if you ask us. The best part about the Taycan is that it offers up to 270kW DC superfast charging, if you can find a station that supports it, of course. The E63S comes with Mercedes own 9G multi-clutch transmission, optimized for performance and resulting in super-fast shifts. From what we can see, though, the M3 Touring was absolutely up to the task. As for the drive, the Taycan 4 CrossTurismo is almost identical to the Panamera (which is essentially a ICE-powered CrossTurismo). Looks awesome, especially with those five-spoke rims. BMW prides itself on producing the most dynamic daily drivers and the Touring version of the 3-Series is no exception. All reviews. The previous-gen RS6 looked great, but the new RS6 is just out-of-this-world. More reliable than the Gallic reputation might suggest. Genesis has taken the GV70 sedan and elongated it at the back to offer that little bit extra in terms of practicality, yet still keeping the overall profile one that is easy to manouvere around town. Youll still be pushed back into your seat when you press your foot down to the floor even when the rear is full of kids a weeks worth of luggage. Got a tip? Both top versions of the 3-Series Touring get 48V mild-hybrid tech, giving an 11 hp boost whenever needed, and come with BMWs XDrive as standard. The Porsche Taycan CrossTurismo could also feature on our list of best electric cars, being a fully battery-powered wagon, but as it makes as much of a case for being a practical daily driver, it earns a spot on this list instead. To be honest, wed pay whatever the asking price if our decision was based purely on looks, this is an incredibly attractive car. As the longroof alternatives to the Taycan sedan, the Turismo versions inherit an advanced electrical architecture and innovated two-speed transmission that enables repeated big-wow acceleration. In fact, the E-class All-Terrain has not one but two natural rivalsthe Audi A6 Allroad and the Volvo V90 Cross Countryand all three are fighting for a piece of a very small niche. All-in-all, the BMW M3 Touring is probably the coolest of the sports wagons of 2022 as it blends one of the best cars currently on sale with the practicality of a wagon to make it infinitely more desirable. All that in a package that costs less than $60,000. Not only is it able to tackle some light off-road situations, the Cross Country also offers a deluxe cabin lined with fine materials, soft leather and genuine wood trim. All reviews. This version is only available with a DSG; however one has a choice between front-wheel and all-wheel-drive. Because wagons are versatile. Porsche reliability and refinement is second to none. FuelEconomy: 10.3 L/100kmCargo Space: 500 1,510 litresPrice:TBC. The issue with the new WRX Sportwagon is that it is only for the Australian market. The tires used for the run are so new that the stickers can still be seen on the tread as the wagon pulls away. Its turbocharged engine and standard all-wheel drive provide plenty of power and all-weather capability while its interior offers generous space for people and cargo, as well as a host of standard high-tech. Audi justifies the car's six-figure price with a lavish interior and plenty of high-tech features. The best station wagons prove to be about as practical as SUVs, and these models are worthy of appreciation because they also drive as well as sedans. The M3 Touring has already been teased in several of BMWs promotional videos on Youtube and a testing mule is spotted in various places around the Nurburgring in Germany. The 2.0l engine gives out 235kW of power, which sure, is far less than the likes of the Audi and BMW, but at around a quarter of the cost, were not complaining. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io. Fuel Economy: 9.0 L/100kmCargo Space: 465 1200 litresPrice: $79,000 before on-road costs. For an estate that is faster in the 0-62mph sprint than an E92 M3, the M340i Touring is the way to go. Station wagons worthy of your hard earned cash. kodas RS cars are revered for their outright performance, especially when you consider the low price you pay for the car itself. 2023 Ford Maverick Hits the Trails with New Tremor, 2023 Ford F-150 Rattler, Heritage Edition Priced, 2022 Ferrari Daytona SP3 Basks in Reflected Glory, This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. Easily the quirkiest car in Porsche's portfolio, the Sport Turismo is essentially a four-door Panamera with an elongated roof. Were sure many of you will recognise the Audi RS 6 Avant (station wagon). The 280kW max power (350 with overboost) will send you to 100km/h in a smidge over 5-seconds which we appreciate isnt exactly supercar speed by todays standards, but we cant imagine many people will be complaining. Unless otherwise noted, all vehicles shown on this website are offered for sale by licensed motor vehicle dealers. They combine SUV utility without the feeling of driving a truck or tractor. We sifted through the data to select the best cars The Volvo V60 Recharge is a 5-seater vehicle that comes in 1 trim levels. Fuel Economy: 7.4 L/100kmCargo Space: 611 1,642 litresPrice: From AU $75,753 Drive Away. This is a fast wagon, make no mistake. The fierce, angry-looking machine is one of the leading figures in Audis RS line-up and boasts a 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbo engine under the hood delivering 441 kW of power, a top speed of 305km/h and a 0-100km/h time of 3.6-seconds and some of the largest fenders weve ever seen on a car, making it one of the best station wagons to grace Australias road. We don't get to see the whole lap just yet; that's coming in a video that debuts Friday at 12:00 p.m. See owner reviews for Audi RS 6 Avant. Or so says the sales data. With improvements in all areas including design, ride quality and features offered as standard, Peugeot is not one to be overlooked anymore. The Porsche Panamera is the luxury saloon of the Porsche line-up, designed to follow the style of the 911. All vehicles are subject to prior sale. The Alpina D3 S Touring is probably all the car one would ever need a perfect blend of speed, power, comfort, practicality, and fuel economy. Limited dealer/service network can be a hassle. Fuel Economy:11.7 L/100kmCargo Space: 565 1,680 litresPrice:From AU $245,183 Drive Away. While I'd secretly love to see automakers sneaking in cheater nitrous systems and the like, it's not going to fly with the authorities. and trucks in every category. Thanks to their open cargo areas and right-angle rooflines, they're as adept at carrying people and cargo as some SUVs. It is available with four or five seats for if it is used as a really expensive family car and a choice of various engines. Incredibly reliable and cheap to service. If the rugged styling and station-wagon practicality are intriguing but the A6 Allroad doesn't fit the budget, consider the smaller and cheaper A4 Allroad. Style, safety, and power make the Volvo V60 Recharge a compelling luxury car. The perfect daily driver? The M-Performance Parts available on the M3 sedan will also be an option including the center-exit exhausts but with a redesigned spoiler to fit on the wagon body style. The Cross Country attempts to straddle the line between wagons and crossovers with its tasteful plastic cladding and a slightly taller ride height. The automakers who produce the largest amount of station wagons are German with BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and the VW Group (VW, Skoda, Seat, and Audi) being the top producers. Fuel Economy:7.3 L/100kmCargo Space:529 litres+ (TBC)Price: From AU $71,525 Drive Away. It offsets its substantial size and weight with a precisely tuned suspension and powerful engines. The most popular style is the 4 Cross Turismo AWD, which starts at $95,050 and comes with an Electric engine and All Wheel Drive. Gas engines run the gamut from a 325-hp twin-turbo V-6 to a 620-hp twin-turbo V-8, and hybrid variants range between 455 and 689 total horses. These traits and more helped us name it to our Editors' Choice list. Luxury and refinement that rivals (or betters) Euro options for a fraction of the price. The 508 Sportswagon is a prime example of why. Finally, a non-Euro entry! The Octavia vRS comes in either sedan or estate form, with a choice of 5 (yes, 5) different drivetrain configurations. The M340i produces 375 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque whilst the M340d Touring makes 335 hp and 516 lb-ft. A favourite of Europeans, station wagons can often provide just as much (if not more) practicality in a body style that is easier to maneuver, is more stable in corners and often more economical. Here are the ones we're looking forward to. Think station wagons aren't cool? This Panamera is estimated to deliver 22 MPG combined. Related: 2022 Skoda Octavia vRS: Everything We Know So Far. That is certainly no longer the case, as the Czech carmaker is now easily on par with its German cousins (along with Spanish brand SEAT), offering quality builds, plentiful features and technologies and great styling to boot. French automaker Peugeot is one that has undergone a dramatic image shift in recent years. The most popular style is the Standard Range, which starts at $68,395 and comes with a Plug-In Hybrid 2.0L I4 S/C and Turbo engine and All Wheel Drive. A 362-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six uses a 48-volt hybrid system and all-wheel drive to provide snappy performance, and the All-Terrain's slightly raised adjustable air suspension gives it a touch more ground clearance than previous versions. Fuel Economy: 7.6 L/100kmCargo Space:506 1,648 litresPrice:From AU $56,827 Drive Away. Sports wagons are infinitely cool cars and we hope they will continue to be produced in spite of the current popularity of crossovers and SUVs. The reality is that most SUVs rarely see a hint of dirt or mud in their life instead, being consigned to a life of school runs and weekly grocery shops. Michael De Kock is passionate about cars and everything from avocados to particle accelerators. Why? Weve gone for the range-topping Atenza variant, which gains all the specs and features of the three models beneath it but adds a larger 7-inch digital driver display, ventilated front seats (to keep your rear-end cool in summer) and Nappa leather upholstery at every turn. The station wagon was invented to offer more room than the equivalent sedan through the use of an extended roof rearward. After decades of making only two-door cars, Porsche took the plunge and created the four-door Panamera sedan. Fuel Economy: 6.3 L/100kmCargo Space: 530 1,780 litresPrice: From AU $71,004 Drive Away. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking toAmazon.comand affiliated sites. This formula isn't new; the A4 Allroad has several well-established rugged-class wagon rivals including the Subaru Outback and the Volvo V60 Cross Country. A 165kW engine provides enough power to get up to and cruise at highway speeds (this isnt a performance station wagon, remember) and with Nappa leather, roof bars and an impressive sound system from fellow French brand Focal to pump tunes around the cabin, you definitely get your moneys worth. The Mercedes E63S AMG is one of the best super saloons currently on sale, which offers supercar performance in a more practical body style. He also blogs and has a book, 125 Creative Writing Prompts for Petrolheads, available on Amazon. Superfast charging infrastructure still not quite good enough. Aside from the Subaru Outback, it appears the station wagon body style exists merely in the luxury realm, with rivals including the Audi A4 Allroad, the Mercedes-Benz E-class All-Terrain, and Volvo's larger V90 Cross Country. We're amazed the RS 6 Avant made it out of the conceptual stage. Elsewhere you get a loud and proud Bose sound system and a shed load of safety technologies. Good looking, stonker of an engine, practical. Do so though, and you can recharge your Taycan CrossTurismo in around 25-minutes. The wagon record may not be a hotly contested one at the Nurburgring, but BMW has certainly claimed the title as its own for now. It obviously wont rival the performance station wagons for outright speed, but for refinement, its up there with the very best. The Panamera's popularity has spawned plenty of competitors. There's also the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT four-door coupe, a low-slung sedan that offers several levels of performance that will satisfy even hard-core enthusiasts. The A4 Allroad hangs on to its carlike qualities while providing a more rugged look and a little extra space between its underside and the ground. You may occasionally receive promotional content from DMARGE, BMW M3 Touring is on its way to Australia, Australias Cool Cars To Buy, Share & Steal Right Now, Im not interested, dont show me this again. While it may lack the bladder-busting range of some EVs, it makes up for it with a driving experience that few can match. Not only can it launch to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds and reach speeds up to 190 mph, but it'll carry a quartet of passengers in complete comfort along with all their gear. And, with regards to price, its on par with its German equivalents, but Genesis does give you a much longer list of included equipment in return. Car buyers today can't dump their sedans and take the keys to a new crossover, pickup, or SUV fast enough. Now in its third year, the Taycan is Porsche's first and so far only all-electric vehicle. Forget the SUV, a station wagon is, in our opinion, the most practical car body style for Australians to buy. Another option offers the same set-up, however this time it comes with a DSG transmission. This V60 Recharge is estimated to deliver 30 MPG combined. All reviews. Audi is known for its high-quality interiors that are both luxurious and user-friendly, and the RS 6 Avant is no exception. The South Korean manufacturer already has the wonderfully-equipped GV80 SUV and, while it doesnt necessarily best its rivals when it comes to price, it at least justifies it much easier. So fast, in fact, that is now holds the record for the fastest lap time around the notorious Nrburgring by a whopping 10-seconds. The Sport Turismo wagon has a bigger cargo area that gives it an edge in terms of practicality. Of course, anyone buying an electric car will be mostly interested in the range, and Porsches claim of 291 miles/469km is pretty competitive. It comes with a 2.0L turbo i4, producing 245 hp, and is fitted standard with a manual transmission, with power going to the front wheels. Make no mistake, the base model is hardly a slouch. Ultra-performance wagons get plenty of attention in the U.S., but few people actually buy them. Volvo calls this new configuration "Extended Range" but hasn't made clear whether it intends to offer last year's "Standard Range" model alongside the new one or simply phase it out.
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